NR 668 Final Exam (CEA) | 400 Questions &
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1. Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for
APRNs?
a. Participating in a community-focused program that promotes mental
health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
b. Modifying the treatment plan based on the patient's needs
c. Developing an age-appropriate treatment plan
d. Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion
Answer: a. Participating in a community-focused program that promotes mental health and
reduces the risk of mental health problems
2. Which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a state?
a. Graduation
b. Licensure
,c. Credentialing
d. Certification
Answer: b. Licensure
3. A new graduate PMHNP is considering a job at a psychiatric ED. The medical
director informs the prospective hire that they are expected to evaluate and
treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. What document
should be consulted to determine if the PMHNP can legally treat psychiatric
patients across the life span?
a, The hospital bylaws
b. The PMHNP can treat any patient because there is a collaborating physician
c. The PMHNP scope of practice
d. The state Nurse Practice Act
Answer: d. The state Nurse Practice Act
4. The process of integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise
and client needs and values is known as:
a. Evidence-based practice
b. Quality improvement
,c. Research
d. Research utilization
Answer: a. Evidence-based practice
5. Morgan is an RN on a busy cerebrovascular accident unit at the local hospi-
tal. She forgot to turn her patient every 2 hours in bed and now he has a stage
I decubitus ulcer. What could this be best described as?
a. Lack of consent
b. Violations order
c. Negligence
d. Battery
Answer: c. Negligence
6. All of the following are governed by the institutional review board except:
a. Ensuring equitable selection
b. Regulating funding for the study
c. Evaluating risks and benefits, ensuring reporting of adverse events
d. Ensuring risks to participants are minimized
, Answer: b. Regulating funding for the study
7. Atith is a 21 year old male from Cambodia. His chest reveals long raised red
marks from dragging a coin across his skin. Recognizing this cultural concept
would prompt the PMHNP to consider what potential diagnosis within the
DSM-5?
a. Agoraphobia
b. Panic disorder
c. PTSD
d. All of these diagnoses are possible.
Answer: d. All of these diagnoses are possible.
- Khyal cap or Khyal attacks is a syndrome found amongst Cambodians. Symptoms include panic attacks, agorapho-
bias, anxiety, PTSD and somatic symptoms which come out of the blue or are triggered by worrisome thoughts.
Recognizing cultural concepts of distress is neceassry during case formulation.
8. A cultural explanation of distress including fatigue, weakness, weight loss,
somatic complaints, depressed mood and impotence thought to be related to
semen loss is otherwise known as dhat in this region of the world. Where is a
client most likely from given the specific complaint of dhat?
Answers | Verified A+ NP Test Bank
1. Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for
APRNs?
a. Participating in a community-focused program that promotes mental
health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
b. Modifying the treatment plan based on the patient's needs
c. Developing an age-appropriate treatment plan
d. Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion
Answer: a. Participating in a community-focused program that promotes mental health and
reduces the risk of mental health problems
2. Which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a state?
a. Graduation
b. Licensure
,c. Credentialing
d. Certification
Answer: b. Licensure
3. A new graduate PMHNP is considering a job at a psychiatric ED. The medical
director informs the prospective hire that they are expected to evaluate and
treat children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. What document
should be consulted to determine if the PMHNP can legally treat psychiatric
patients across the life span?
a, The hospital bylaws
b. The PMHNP can treat any patient because there is a collaborating physician
c. The PMHNP scope of practice
d. The state Nurse Practice Act
Answer: d. The state Nurse Practice Act
4. The process of integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise
and client needs and values is known as:
a. Evidence-based practice
b. Quality improvement
,c. Research
d. Research utilization
Answer: a. Evidence-based practice
5. Morgan is an RN on a busy cerebrovascular accident unit at the local hospi-
tal. She forgot to turn her patient every 2 hours in bed and now he has a stage
I decubitus ulcer. What could this be best described as?
a. Lack of consent
b. Violations order
c. Negligence
d. Battery
Answer: c. Negligence
6. All of the following are governed by the institutional review board except:
a. Ensuring equitable selection
b. Regulating funding for the study
c. Evaluating risks and benefits, ensuring reporting of adverse events
d. Ensuring risks to participants are minimized
, Answer: b. Regulating funding for the study
7. Atith is a 21 year old male from Cambodia. His chest reveals long raised red
marks from dragging a coin across his skin. Recognizing this cultural concept
would prompt the PMHNP to consider what potential diagnosis within the
DSM-5?
a. Agoraphobia
b. Panic disorder
c. PTSD
d. All of these diagnoses are possible.
Answer: d. All of these diagnoses are possible.
- Khyal cap or Khyal attacks is a syndrome found amongst Cambodians. Symptoms include panic attacks, agorapho-
bias, anxiety, PTSD and somatic symptoms which come out of the blue or are triggered by worrisome thoughts.
Recognizing cultural concepts of distress is neceassry during case formulation.
8. A cultural explanation of distress including fatigue, weakness, weight loss,
somatic complaints, depressed mood and impotence thought to be related to
semen loss is otherwise known as dhat in this region of the world. Where is a
client most likely from given the specific complaint of dhat?
